Science Technician

Daubeney Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7PS

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Asap

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £22,513.00 - £22,869.00 Annually (Actual) Level 2 Points 4-5

Science Technician job summary

Science Technician

Location: Daubeney Academy, Bedford

Contract Type: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time only + training days)

Salary: Level 2 Point 4-5 £22,513 - £22,869

Closing Date: Monday 9th November 2026

We are looking for a hard working individual to provide and prepare all equipment, chemicals and specimens for practical sessions and examinations including constructing, setting up and dismantling equipment as required by the teaching staff.

Main duties will include advising and supporting teaching staff in the safe and proper use of equipment and contributing to demonstrations as required. You will contribute to the maintenance of the laboratories and equipment in a clean, safe and tidy condition at all times and assist with the racking, storage and control of stock in accordance with health and safety guidance and school policies.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Taniform Ayunifor, Associate Leader For Science, email; tayunifor@daubeneyacademy.co.uk

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training

• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities

• Refer a friend scheme

• Generous pension schemes

• Employee assistance programme

• Employee of the month scheme

• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th November 2026

Visit our website: https://www.daubeneyacademy.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @DaubeneyAcademy

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Daubeney Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 576 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Daubeney Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/daubeney-academy

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